Author: Luke Bouma
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Roku App Update Breaks Compatibility With Older Roku Players and Roku TVs, Fix Promised
A recent update to the official Roku mobile app has left some users of older Roku players and Roku TVs unable to use key features of the application, including Bluetooth private listening and the ability to control their device using the app as a remote. Roku has confirmed the issue and says a fix is…
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Google Rolls Out a Major Update to Its Google TV Streamer 4k
Google has rolled out a notable software update to its Google TV Streamer this week, one that quietly expands the device’s usefulness well beyond streaming movies and TV shows. The update brings Thread 1.4 compatibility to the device, a meaningful upgrade for anyone using — or planning to build out — a connected smart home,…
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35 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” Airs on ABC – A Look Back At a Cult Classic
Thirty-five years ago today, the final episode of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s groundbreaking television series Twin Peaks aired on ABC, drawing the curtain on a show that fundamentally redefined what network television could be. The surreal drama had captivated audiences across two seasons with its hypnotic blend of murder mystery, psychological horror, and deadpan…
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Paramount Accuses Netflix of Trying to Block Its Merger With Warner Bros. Discovery in a ‘Scorched-Earth’ Campaign
A brewing battle among Hollywood’s biggest players spilled into public view this week, as Paramount Skydance leveled sharp accusations at Netflix, claiming the streaming giant has been working behind the scenes to sabotage its pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a letter sent to the Justice Department on Friday and first reported…
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Roku Has Added Over 79 Free Channels So Far in 2026 — Here’s the Full List
Roku has been on a relentless free content push throughout 2026, steadily expanding The Roku Channel’s free ad-supported lineup month after month — and cord-cutters are reaping the rewards. The Roku Channel already boasted over 350 free ad-supported television options heading into the new year, but the platform wasted no time growing that number. Six…
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Pluto TV Expands Channel Lineup Ahead of Historic UFC Freedom 250 Fight at the White House
As the nation counts down the final days before one of the most extraordinary sporting events in American history, Pluto TV has launched a brand-new dedicated channel designed to get fight fans fully up to speed — and fully fired up — before the first punch is thrown on Sunday night. Pluto TV has added…
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Save $75 on YouTube TV for a Limited Time – Hurry, It’s Ending Soon
YouTube TV has a new discount for new customers, providing $75 in savings over the first five months of service. The deal drops the price to $67.99 from the regular price of $82.99 per month. This deal is perfect for cord cutters who want a more affordable entry into live TV streaming. This is a…
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92 Years Ago Today: Walt Disney Created One Of His Most Beloved Characters – A Look Back At Donald Duck
On this day in 1934, a short-tempered, sailor-suited duck with an almost incomprehensible voice waddled onto theater screens for the very first time. Ninety-two years later, Donald Fauntleroy Duck remains one of the most recognized and beloved animated characters in the history of cinema. You can find the Ultimate History of Donald Duck on Amazon…
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Big Changes Are Coming to Tablo DVRs As They Shut Down Their Legacy App
Cord cutters who rely on older Tablo DVR models have just months left before the apps they use disappear from app stores and lose all official support. Nuvyyo, the Canadian electronics manufacturer behind the popular Tablo over-the-air digital video recorder brand — now owned by the E.W. Scripps Company — has confirmed that it will…
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To Boldly Go — Again: Star Trek V Makes its Theatrical Debut on This Day 37 Years Ago
Thirty-seven years ago today, on June 9, 1989, cinemas across America lit up with the familiar hum of starship engines as Star Trek V: The Final Frontier opened its doors to the moviegoing public. The fifth installment in the beloved franchise arrived with considerable anticipation — and, as history would record, a fair measure of controversy —…